LAND O’LAKES — The last time Pasco coach Barry Grayling missed a game because of illness his team lost to Sunlake. Not only did it happen again Wednesday, but it was by the same 5-0 margin as last season’s Class 3A, District 7 semifinal. “We’re trying to get there at ...
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Wed. Nov. 28, 2012 at 11:02 p.m. | Steve Lee
TRINITY — Ridgewood senior Tristan Ficarro sank a career-best seven 3-pointers as the Rams defeated Central 67-52 Tuesday in the Mitchell Thanksgiving Invite. Host Mitchell, and earlier Berkeley Prep and Kathleen, won to finish the eight-team event with 2-0 marks. Mitchell and Berkeley had a running clock early in the ...
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Tue. Nov. 20, 2012 at 10:23 p.m. | Darek Sharp
Sunlake softball player Stephanie Frances signed with Jacksonville University on Thursday. Frances was one of Pasco County’s top players last spring, earning second-team all-conference honors. She was also a first-team all-North Suncoast selection at third base, batting .563 with 34 RBIs, six home runs, 11 doubles and 13 walks.
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Fri. Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:39 a.m. | Matt Baker
Sunlake senior infielder Stephanie Frances will sign to play softball at Jacksonville University on Thursday, Seahawks coach Jami Finan said Tuesday morning. Frances earned second-team all-conference honors and first-team all-North Suncoast accolades at third base last spring. She was one of Pasco County’s top hitters, batting .563 with 34 RBIs ...
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Tue. Nov. 13, 2012 at 9:52 a.m. | Matt Baker
A few recruiting updates from Sunlake, courtesy of Seahawks coach Bill Browning: DL Nick Hoffman planned to visit Stetson last week, and a Hatters coach attended Sunlake’s season finale on Friday. Stetson is also recruiting K Connor Gilboy, who booted eight extra points against Gulf. Hoffman and ATH Eddie Burgos ...
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Mon. Nov. 12, 2012 at 4:18 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (10-0): The Pirates finished off a third consecutive undefeated regular season. And Janarion Grant scored four touchdowns four different ways for the second time in the four games since his return from injury. 2. Springstead (9-1): This team has already surprised the North Suncoast ...
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Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 1:55 p.m. | Matt Baker
NEW PORT RICHEY — Sunlake may not be going to the playoffs this season, but quarterback Josh Zifer and athlete Eddie Burgos both finished the season with more than 1,000 yards rushing after Friday night's 58-6 win over Gulf.The seniors combined for eight touchdowns Friday.Burgos got his night started with ...
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Fri. Nov. 09, 2012 at 8:52 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
Just because the playoff teams from the North Suncoast have already been decided doesn’t mean the final week of the regular season is meaningless. The teams in action Friday all have something worth playing for, from a boost headed into the postseason to much-needed confidence after rough a 2012 season. ...
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Thu. Nov. 08, 2012 at 3:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
As volleyball, cross country and swimming wind down on the North Suncoast, soccer has started to pick up. Here’s a look at some of the players and teams to watch this winter: Boys Players to watch Jesse Zellers, Mitchell: The senior defender played in 21 games last season and is ...
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Wed. Nov. 07, 2012 at 2:24 p.m. | Matt Baker
As volleyball, cross country and swimming wind down on the North Suncoast, soccer has started to pick up. Here’s a look at some of the players and teams to watch this winter: Boys Players to watch Jesse Zellers, Mitchell: The senior defender played in 21 games last season and is ...
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Wed. Nov. 07, 2012 at 2:24 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (9-0, 7-0): In a certain offensive formation, DL Joey Ivie lines up in the backfield with RB David Emmanuel and ATH Janarion Grant, a trio with 37 college offers. How many teams have that luxury?2. Springstead (9-1, 6-1): Now that the dreams of a perfect ...
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Sat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O'LAKES — Sunlake's seniors had a superb performance in their last home outing against Central (1-8, 1-6) on Friday night. After taking control of the game early, Sunlake finished strong to win 63-7.The Seahawks (6-2, 4-2) went up 15-0 in the first quarter before their offense even took the ...
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Fri. Nov. 02, 2012 at 8:48 p.m. | Samuel Henninger
Offensive MVPsTrent Crawford, Anclote: The junior running back scored the winning touchdown on an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that helped the Sharks stay in the playoff race with a 21-14 victory over Wesley Chapel.Tyler Mahla, Springstead: The junior quarterback rushed for a career-high 151 yards on 15 carries. ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O'LAKES — With fierce winds blowing the entire game, Sunlake (5-2, 3-2) was able to take advantage of an outstanding ground game to beat River Ridge (2-5, 1-4) 35-9. On the third offensive play, Seahawk senior leader Eddie Burgos needed to be helped off the field after sustaining an ...
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Fri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 8:35 p.m. | Samuel Henninger
HUDSON — After Ridgewood swept Anclote in Wednesday’s Class 5A, District 6 semifinal, the Rams gathered in a circle and yelled the word they hadn’t savored since 2009. Playoffs. Second-seeded Ridgewood is heading back to the postseason after knocking off the pesky Sharks, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22. The Rams will be ...
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Wed. Oct. 24, 2012 at 11:29 p.m. | Matt Baker